Encapsys Quality Assurance Intern

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position is located at our Portage, Wisconsin manufacturing facility. The Quality and Continuous Improvement Intern will be working with our Quality team on projects such as quality program implementation and continuous improvement projects.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate sampling redundancy based on statistics
• Organize and support continuous improvement (5S) projects
• Document procedures
• Track projects and report on status
• Support Visual Management Board Creation and updates
• Collect data and support development of metrics
• Create production standards and improve efficiency
• Centerline critical parameters
• Assist with investigation follow-up, root-cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and tracking

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• At least 18 years of age by June 5, 2023.
• Accepted or enrolled in a two-year or four-year college or university as a full-time student for 2023 fall semester. 
  • "Full time" requires each student to carry at least 12 credits per semester. 
  • Documentation of enrollment or acceptance into college must be provided at least 2 weeks prior to beginning work. 
  • Students enrolled in a graduate program will be considered only if more openings are available than the number of interested undergraduate candidates received.
• Available to work 10 consecutive weeks during the core months of June, July and August.  Time off for students may be granted for critical events and must be approved in advance by the manager of the department.
• Physically able to perform the essential elements of office and production jobs.

The successful candidate will have strengths in the following:

• Preferably pursing a degree in Natural Sciences or related field.
• Interest in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), laboratory environment, science, or quality testing.

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.